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On March 31, 2010 the Obama Administration announced it would open up large portions of the East Coast and Eastern Gulf Coasts to offshore oil drilling and exploration.   The Minerals Management Service (MMS ) has called for seismic surveying to explore for oil along the mid and south Atlantic.   Seismic testing represents the first step in offshore oil drilling and is extremely dangerous to marine life.   We need voices to speak up against this harmful process and the momentum building for drilling.  

Make your voice heard by sending a message to the MMS (please take action below) and let them know you oppose harmful seismic testing--urge them to consider the environmental impacts of seismic surveying and alternative technology.

Thanks for your help!

http://action.surfrider.org/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=1696

Addendum:

A Gentle Reminder: If you are having problems accessing the new FL Panther petition, try this link; http://animals.change.org/actions/view/stop_the_killing_of_the_florida_panther IF it takes you to the main page just put in "STOP THE KILLING OF THE FLORIDA PANTHER!" in the search box and it will show a pic link, click on it and you'll be at the petition! Pls. we need sigs, 3 have died in 2 weeks! Also, please don't forget to share it with as many friends as possible! THANKS!

Please, please, take 2 minutes of your time to sign, it won't hurt anyone and it just may make the FL government move faster to help these incredible animals NOT reach dreaded extinction. I have highlighted it to make it easier to find. Thanks to all who help out, and please, repost far and wide...

Dearest Friends:

I am posting 3 petitions here that are in dire need of signatures, all in Change.org. I also have one up for the panthers as you know me for my work for the Florida Panther. I have an excellent petition up for the panthers, 2 of which we've lost in a matter of less than a week. These signatures will go straight to their targets, and I will also have them printed up on recycled paper and physically mailed to the main target, in order to make it a double punch. I do greatly appreciate your time and attention to these very important petitions, I do feel they will make a difference, and we here at Care2 know we are all capable of doing that!

http://animals.change.org/actions/view/please_help_save_the_florida_panther

http://animals.change.org/actions/view/ask_wal-mart_to_remove_dead_animals_from_its_stores

http://www.change.org/actions/view/stop_plan_for_domestic_cat_hunting_in_nj

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO SIGNED THIS MOST URGENT PETITION. IT'S ON IT'S WAY TO A VERY LARGE AND IMPORTANT PROTEST, TO BE HANDED DIRECTLY TO THE JAPANESE CONSULATE IN AUSTRALIA. PLEASE SAY A PRAYER FOR OUR GENTLE GIANTS, THAT AUSTRALIA AND JAPAN MAKE POSITIVE DECISIONS TO SOMEHOW END THIS UNBELIEVABLE HORROR.

Recently, the Japanese Government sanctioned Shonan Maru No. 2, brutally and intentionally attacked the lives of the Sea Shepherd crew aboard the Ady Gil, endangering all occupants and illegally ignoring distress calls immediately after. These human lives were treated with the same contempt and lack of respect afforded the whales in the Southern Ocean by the Japanese officials. Now they've started the killing, please, we need signatures as soon as possible, this is a war, a war we fight to keep these beautiful, intelligent, and harmless gentle giants of the sea alive and protected, please help by just signing, please??? We have precious few hours left before this must be turned in, show the world you care and join us in protecting these innocents! THANK YOU!♥

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/protest-illegal-whale-slaughter-in-sthrn-ocean

The Pickens Plan will do it, but we need your help.

Lend your voice to the call for American energy independence.

Please take 10 seconds of your time to visit this link and enter your name in the Virtual March on Washington!

http://www.pickensplan.com/act/?referer=virtualmarch

THANK YOU FOR SIGNING, THIS MEANS THE WORLD TO OUR EARTH

AND IF YOU HAVE AN EXTRA 10 SECONDS, PLEASE SIGN THIS ONE TOO,

  http://capwiz.com/pickensplan/issues/alert/?alertid=13047601&type=ML         

               

 UPDATE!!! GOVERNOR CRIST HAS STEPPED IN AT THE LAST MINUTE AND VETOED ALL THE CUTS PROPOSED THAT WOULD HAVE DESTROYED FLORIDA FOREVER!

Laurie Macdonald
Florida Program Director
Defenders of Wildlife
Why we need to support Florida Forever now more than ever:

• Times are hard, and we all need to shoulder responsibility, but that doesn’t mean we should cut our conservation programs off at the knees.  
• Other programs should share equally in budget reductions. An 80% budget cut is not fair and fails to recognize that the state’s economy relies on a healthy environment.     
• Floridians strongly support land conservation and wildlife protection programs, even when times are tough.  
• Breaking land acquisition contracts with landowners now will make them less likely to undertake the lengthy process required to sell land to the state in the future. Willing landowners are essential partners in conservation efforts across the state. 
• Land acquisition projects help fuel the state and local economy, providing jobs to local workers and invigorating ecotourism across the state. 
• Florida Forever?
  Protecting habitat for sea turtles and other imperiled wildlife will be put on hold if drastic cuts are made to Florida Forever.
• REMEMBER, USE MY OLD ADDRESS IF NEEDED:
• 3000 SW 96th Avenue, Miami, FL., 33165

PLEASE! Act Now to Protect Florida Forever 12:17 AM

Florida Wildlife Federation ACTION ALERT

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Please Vote Right Now In This L.A. Times Poll

You Can Help Free The Elephant Billy

Can you take ten seconds to vote in an L.A. Times poll for Billy?

The L.A. Times wants to know whether the elephant Billy should remain at the L.A. Zoo, or go to a sanctuary. We want Billy to go to a sanctuary, and would appreciate if you could take a few seconds to visit this website and vote.

Scroll to the bottom of the story. Where you see this question:

Please vote No:To learn more about Billy, click here to read an op/ed from the LA Times by Daphne Sheldrick.

Thank you!

It's not too late to take action for Tony, Sky posted this information:

http://www.freetony.com/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bg4GFewIycM

The next Council Meeting is January 20TH 6pm.
Iberville Parish Courthouse 2nd floor

PLEASE help TONY show your support by coming to the meeting and wearing a "FreeTony" shirt.

http://www.freetony.com/

Please don't stop writing and contacting the council! We can't let Tony fade away in that filthy place. THANK YOU!!!

Send Truck Stop Tiger to Big Cat Rescue

Tony the Tiger resides in a truck stop/roadside attraction in Grosse Tete, LA in a concrete cage that is overrun with feces and overwhelmed by fumes from 18-wheelers. Louisiana state wildlife officials have given the owner 30 days to find Tony a new home.

Big Cat Rescue, the world's largest accredited sanctuary, is willing to commit to the lifetime care of Tony, providing him clean conditions to live in, proper veterinary care, and an appropriate diet.

As supporters of Big Cat Rescue, we need your help to ensure that Tony is allowed to come to our sanctuary. Please take a moment to send the following letter, and if you are able, follow up with a phone call or fax to the Iberville Parish Council. The Council meets on Tuesday, December 16th, so time is of the essence.

http://capwiz.com/bigcatrescue/issues/alert/?alertid=12310506

The Iberville Parish Council meets Tuesday, December 16th at 6:00 p.m. at the Iberville Parish Courthouse, 2ND Floor, 58050 Meriam Street, Plaquemine, LA
Phone: 225-687-3257
Fax: (225) 687-5250

You can see more about Tony here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bg4GFewIycM

If you reside in Louisiana, and are able to attend, please contact us.

You can paste this URL into your browser to send your letter: http://capwiz.com/bigcatrescue/issues/alert/?alertid=12310506

This is a Best Friends Member Message

Carlos contacted us because he lost his job, he has to move and can no longer care for his beloved dog Popo. Carlos picked up Popo off the street in 2003 and Popo was really sick with flea infestation and hot spots. Carlos got him stabilized so now Popo only gets the hot spots occasionally on his feet if he walks too far.

Popo is a wonderfully affectionate, 6 year old neutered male. His breed is the old style German Shepherd with the straight legs and straight back. He gets along well with other dogs and is fine with all people. He is up to date on all his shots and walks on a leash, just not too far. He does have some hip dysplasia and  the vet is saying that he probably also has an immune deficiency that comes out as occasional skin ailments.  Popo continues to need raw eggs added to his kibble to stimulate his appetite and to help with skin.Popo also takes antibiotics and immune system medication. He mostly needs a loving, low-key home where his medical condition can be monitored and treated when necessary. 

Carlos would also welcome help with the transportation from Dade County, Florida to College Station, Texas which would enable him to possibly keep Popo.  

Can you provide that special home for Popo?

Or can you help with his transport? 

You can also help by printing and posting this message and passing it on to your friends and family. 

Please call Carlos at (305)299-3163 or email him at  mcarlosm@bellsouth.net

Thanks Members. We are making a difference one animal at a time.  

http://ga0.org/campaign/FFF_Amazon

Urge Amazon.com to Stop Selling Fur

Today: Call-In Day: And Click Below To Send An E-mail!

Fur Free Friday is almost here and activists everywhere are hunkering down to finalize their plans for the most prolific Fur Free Friday yet! In fact, this year, events are taking place in over 75 cities on every continent besides Antarctica! Hopefully there is an event close enough for you to participate. If not, you can still help fur-bearing animals by asking Amazon.com to stop selling fur today!

Every year, over 50 million animals are brutally killed and skinned to make fur products. While many companies have pledged to go fur-free, other popular companies, such as Amazon.com, continue to cause and profit from animal suffering.

After receiving nearly 12,000 emails, Amazon.com’s competitor, Zappos.com, recently stopped selling all items with fur and pledged to stay fur-free. Now we need you to help us convince Amazon to follow Zappos' lead and become fur-free, as so many other retailers - including Nike, Gap, J. Crew, Polo Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, and Forever 21 - have.

What you can do:

Please click here to send an e-mail to Amazon.com CEO Jeff Bezos politely asking him to remove fur from the Amazon.com Web site permanently! Then follow up with a letter, fax and/or personal email:

Amazon.com Inc.
1200 12th Ave. S., Ste. 1200
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 622-2335; press O to speak to an Amazon.com operator

Talking Points:

• I was disappointed to learn that Amazon.com contributes to the suffering of millions of animals by selling real fur--and thrilled to learn that your competitor, Zappos.com, has recently gone fur-free.
• As you know, animals on fur farms spend their entire lives confined to cramped, filthy wire cages.
• Fur farmers use the cheapest and cruelest killing methods available, including suffocation, electrocution, gassing, and poisoning.
• With so many alternatives to animal fur available, it's time for your company to remove fur from its collections permanently. Whether it comes from minks, foxes, raccoons, chinchillas, beavers, rabbits, or lynxes, fur looks best on its original owners.
• Please do the right thing: Follow Zappos' lead and ditch the fur.

All of these talking points are already inserted in the e-mail you can send in ten seconds by clicking here: http://ga0.org/campaign/FFF_Amazon

Then make a donation to our Fur Free Friday campaign here: https://secure.ga0.org/02/adoptanactivist_FFF

Thank you!